Parsons denies fatigue as a factor during shooting slump

Rockets forward Chandler Parsons’ shooting has slipped in recent weeks, but he said he did not think fatigue is a factor. Parsons has averaged more playing time per game, 37.7 minutes, than in his first two seasons and runs more per game, covering 2.7 miles, than any NBA player, according to NBA tracking data. But he is playing less than two minutes more per game than last season and said he does not feel as if he is wearing out.

In his 11 games since the All Star break, Parsons has averaged 13.3 points per game, making 37.2 percent of his shots, 28 percent of his 3-pointers in 37.5 minutes per game.

“I don’t think I am (tired),” Parsons said. “He (Rockets coach Kevin McHale) probably thinks I am. I’m young and I play basketball for a living. I think I need to play more.”